When the average person hears the name Ebenezer, many think of the character in the Christmas Carol. The depiction of Ebenezer Scrooge as a grumpy and selfish old man taints the biblical meaning of this word. Subsequently, few know that Ebenezer means divine help.
So Ephron’s field in Machpelah near Mamre—both the field and the cave in it, and all the trees within the borders of the field—was deeded to Abraham as his property in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of the city, Genesis 23:17-18.
When Abraham’s wife died in the Old Testament, he purchases a plot of land. The unique quality of this terrain included a large cave. Abraham’s intent was to find a place for his entire family to be buried. Like a private cemetery, this place became known as the cave of couples.
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.
Several generations later, Solomon recognized the importance of having a partner. While he took this concept too far by taking 700 wives, God revealed to Solomon the vital role of a woman. Although modern feminists continue to argue, complain and fight for woman’s rights, those who study the Bible understand a woman is a divine helper sent by God for men to reach their full potential.
by Jay Mankus
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